What is the NCLEX RN Exam?

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NCLEX-RN Exam

The National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEXnursing exam is the taken by all graduated nurse or GNs to assess the nursing practice level of a nurse. NCLEX-RN tests measures the nursing skills for the safe and effective interventon of patients.

NCLEX-RN Testing

The NCLEX-RN exam focus on meeting the patient or client needs. NCLEX-RN exam measures the skills of entry-level nurses presenting the RN with questions in Assessment or Diagnostic, Implementation, Evaluation.

NCLEX-RN CAT

CAT is the techncal abreviaton for "Computer Adaptive Test," based on your skill level, the computer algorythm or programs is desgned to issue questions that are not too hard or "too easy for the GN. Thus, initial questions will be easier, but as you answer them correctly, the computer will select gradually more difficult question determinng thus your nursing skills level for safe and effective interventon.

NCLEX RN Exam - Client Needs

The NCLEX-RN exam grouped into basic categories that cover the needs of all patients in need of nursing intervention.

Safe and Effective Care Environment

Management of Care

Safety and Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Psychosocial Integrity

Physiological Integrity

The Physiological Integrity includes four basc areas.

Basic Care and Comfort

Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Reduction of Risk Potential

Physiological Adaptation

NCLEX-RN No Scoring

Pass/Fail

The NCLEX-RN exam is pass/fail—there is no numerical score.

When failng the NCLEX-RN

Many students do not pass the NCLEX-RN exam on their first tryt. You'll have two more chances to retake the NCLEX-RN exam. After failing the NCLEX-RN you are allowed to retake the exam 45 days later.

NCLEX-RN Registration

Registration to the NCLEX-RN is usually done 6 to 8 weeks prior to graduation. An application for licensure and an application for the NCLEX-RN exam can be obtained from yur nursing school.

NCLEX-RN Exam Application

Submit your NCLEX-RN test request to National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). After your application, you will receive a Candidate Bulletin to register for the NCLEX-RN exam on the dates indicated.

NCLEX-RN Exam Fees

The cost to take the NCLEX-RN exam is $200. Additional licensure fees are determined by the individual State Boards of Nursing. Send your exam application and fee to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.